Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: He is averse _______ hard work?

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23 Jan 2020
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Explanation

The correct preposition to use with 'averse' is 'to'. The phrase 'averse to' means having a strong dislike or opposition to something. Therefore, 'He is averse to hard work' is the correct form.

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